Correspondence (1961-65)., 01/03/1961-09/10/1963

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: GAMMS455.1.1

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Corita Papers, dated 1961-1976, include correspondence, business records, and printed materials relating to Corita's art. The collection amounts to one box of material (0.5 linear feet). It includes reproductions of Carita's highly celebrated serigraphs, which involve innovative use of color and quotations. Carita's correspondence with her Florida dealer, Murray Lebwohl, provides insight into an artist's business dealings.

Dates

01/03/1961-09/10/1963

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence dated 1961-1965 concerning Sr. Corita Kent and her art work. Correspondents include the Department of Fine Arts of Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, CA, and Sr. Corita's dealers, Rita and Murray Lebwohl of St. Armands Gallery, Sarasota, FL. Works of art discussed include "Beginning of Miracles."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KENT, CORITA - CORRESP. TO LEBWOHL, MURRAY AND RITA - 1961: Other Types

LEBWOHL, MURRAY - CORRESP. TO KENT, SR. CORITA: Autographed Letter

IMMACULATE HEART COLLEGE - CORRESP. TO LEBWOHL, MURRAY - 1961-65: Other Types

"BEGINNING OF MIRACLES." - REFERENCE - 1961: Autographed Letter